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Another Whale Collision - and Likely to Increase
While professional and volunteer workers are preoccupied with saving a baby whale in Broken Bay, whale researchers say collisions between whales and yachts are likely to increase along the Australian coastline. Witness the account Skipper Andrew Johnson, whose yacht was holed this week... ... [more] 
Baby Whale - Still Searching for Mum
'The Basin' is normally a placid anchorage in Sydney's deeply sheltered Broken Bay - small ferries putt-putting, ducks feeding, seagulls, a pelican or two. But this morning the air is tense and noisy. Sydney's motherless baby whale, which was led out to sea a couple of days ago, has sadly come back into protected waters looking for Mum, and found herself in the comparatively shallow waters of ' ... [more] 
Marinas Guide Launched
The first online Australian Marinas Guide has just been launched as a comprehensive free resource for boaties www.marinasguide.com.au ... [more] 
Marinas Guide to Australia - It's About Time!
It's about time! There are Marina Guides to almost every other sailing-mad country in the world - why not Australia? Now, for the first time, when you are contemplating a trip, this website will tell you where the marinas are - precisely, showing you with an easy click a Google Earth hybrid map of the marina: www.marinasguide.com.au . ... [more] 
WOW joins forces with Tetra Media
Australia’s newest marine website What’s On Water (WOW) has joined forces with Tetra Media (sail-world.com, powerboat-world.com, marinebusinessnews.com) to create the world’s most comprehensive online boating resource. ... [more] 
F1 Superboats aiming for Gold Coast final
Additional safety demands cause organisers to cancel round five of the F1 Superboat series. ... [more] 
Riviera Lays Off 121
Citing the deterioration in global economies, Riviera has made 121 redundancies among contract and employed staff across the company’s entire operation. ... [more] 
Green machine Earthrace arrives Southampton
The fastest and greenest powerboat in the world will be making waves when it sails into Southampton ... [more] 
New fishing cards help kids get the picture
Fisheries Victoria has released a great free product designed specifically for budding young anglers. The cards feature bright and colourful cartoon depictions of the eight species which have been purposely drawn for this product. ... [more] 
Important Safety Warning from Seago
We have become aware that some Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets may have a defect which could result in serious injury. ... [more] 
BoatU.S. reveals most popular boats
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.), the world's largest organization of recreational boat owners, announced today the 20 most popular brands of boats owned by its 650,000 members. Leading the list are #1 Sea Ray, #2 Bayliner, #3 Wellcraft, #4 Catalina and #5 Grady-White. ... [more] 
Gold Coast Water Police cancel Round 5 of F1
Due to on-going issues with Gold Coast Water Police regarding their spectator safety concerns we regret that due to a limited time frame and a longer than expected solution to these concerns, it is in the future best interests of the Series and those concerned to cancel the August round and work towards a positive result for the Grand Final in November. ... [more]
Key Appointments at Riviera
Australia’s largest luxury boat builder has today announced two key appointments, including the handing over of the reigns to John Anderson from Wes Moxey, who is retiring. ... [more] 
Wes Moxey Steps Down from post as Riviera CEO
Wes Moxey, CEO at Riviera, has handed the baton to John Anderson, deciding the time is right – following the launch of his 'big dream', the Riviera 70 at SIBS two weeks ago and off the back of extremely successful shows which have amassed $73m in revenue. ... [more] 
Innovation Award: 12volt Mould Killing 'DryBoat'
Humidity is one of the greatest enemies on any boat, causing mould in the lockers and glitches in the electronics - especially when you leave the boat unattended for a while. There are solutions - handy hardware-store moisture absorbers, but they only last a certain time and have to be replaced. Then there's the large,expensive, power eating version - but a USA company has just won an innov ... [more] 
Blackwattle - Cruising Life for Sale
She is ready for serious ocean cruising, but her owners aren't. Sail-World's Cruising Editor Nancy Knudsen and her Skipper husband Ted Nobbs have reluctantly decided to sell Blackwattle, the Peterson 46 which has safely and comfortably borne them around the world during the last five years. ... [more] 
Grow Boating in turmoil
CEO, Chairman and Board members depart Grow Boating, the marine industry's marketing and promotional organisation. ... [more] 
Iraq Gets Saddam's Yacht, not the King of Jordan
After a long court battle, Saddam Hussein's superyacht is heading back to Iraq. Cayman island firm Sudeley, part-owned by King Abdullah of Jordan, told a French commercial court in Nice that it is the legal owner, but the Iraq Government, which has trailed the yacht around the Middle East and the Mediterranean for years, said it belonged to them ... [more] 
New date set Powerboat P1 Bahrain GP of the Sea
The final race of the 2008 Powerboat P1 World Championship has been re-scheduled for three weeks later than originally planned in a joint decision taken by the host venues and Powerboat P1 ... [more] 
SIBS: Sales and Results one week on
From top end yachts to accessory retailers, SIBS was a case of the harder you worked, the better your results. Numbers may have been down, but sales were strong, that’s the general consensus one week after SIBS, much to the relief of brands, dealers, retailers and show organizers. ... [more] 
Attracting youngsters to the industry
Urging youngsters to seriously consider work on the marine industry, BIA general manager Roy Privett described it as “an industry where work skills and lifestyle intermingle'. ... [more] 
UIM to meet on the Gold Coast
Bill Barry-Cotter, CEO of Maritimo and owner of the Maritimo Offshore Race Team, will sponsor and host a gala dinner for the delegates at 'a surprise venue' on November 1. ... [more] 
Emirates Boat Show debuts in Abu Dhabi
The world's wealthiest city will host the inaugural Emirates Boat Show International in Abu Dhabi, 25-29 November 2008 and are inviting all interested potential exhibitors to get onboard. ... [more] 
Four classes to contest the Redcliffe 100
Maritimo’s Tom Barry-Cotter (driver) and Pal Virik Nielsen (throttles), reigning Australian Class 1 champions, will start favourites, with strong opposition likely to come from team mates Luke Durman and Peter ‘Muddy’ McGrath aboard Simrad. ... [more] 
Garmin Says 'Follow the Leader' at SIBS
Stuart Graham Marine Sales Manager at Garmin has a unique perspective on the marine industry, having worked for Oceantalk, Raymarine, Navico and now, Garmin. ... [more] 
Sirocco Marine Expands North
Taking a leaf from the books of prestige brands like Mercedes Benz and Ralph Lauren, Sirocco Marine has opened new premises in the Coomera commercial precinct of Maritimo’s Bill Barry-Cotter, positioning its main brand, BRIG Inflatables as a high-end consumer good. ... [more] 
This Week's Product Ideas - Security for your Boat
Worried about security on your boat? Here are two ideas to help prevent theft - one for securing any or all pieces of electronic gear, the other for securing your outboard so that it cannot be stolen from your transom or from the dinghy. ... [more] 
Rescuers Endorse Government Initiative
Coastal Patrol has applauded the release of a report into the establishment of a single Volunteer Marine Rescue Organisation in NSW. Commodore Peter Phillipson ESM, Officer Commanding of the Coastal Patrol said, 'This is a great leap forward for marine rescue in NSW and it will bring a new era of marine safety to Australia’s busiest boating state.' ... [more] 
Australian Marine Industry targets new markets
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is targeting additional international markets over the next six months with increased exposure at major world boat shows. ... [more] 
Help on the way for Marine Rescue in NSW
Minister for Ports and Waterways Joe Tripodi said the Iemma Government is committed to improving the services of the NSW volunteer marine rescue groups. 'Volunteers make a substantial contribution to maritime safety in our State,' Mr Tripodi said 'We want to help these volunteers improve boating safety and their emergency rescue response.' ... [more] 
Mid-Use Boat Maintenance-What to Watch for:
BoatU.S.'s newsletter Seaworthy, that helps boaters prevent damage to their vessels, recently looked into some of the more common reasons for on-the-water boat troubles that occur while the vessel is in regular use. 'Preventive maintenance will help you avoid the headaches and keep your crew comfortable and safe,' says Seaworthy Editor Bob Adriance. Here are their mid-use maintenance ideas: ... [more] 
Sunseeker will not contest rest of P1 season
Powerboat P1 Management has been advised by Sunseeker Sales Group that the Team Sunseeker and the #11 Sunseeker Challenger boat will not be contesting the remaining three Grand Prix of the Sea events of the 2008 season. ... [more] 
PIMEX acquired by Informa Yacht Group
At a press conference held at the Royal Phuket Marina on 5th August, and attended by over 100 Press and VIPs to announce the opening of the new Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition and Conference Centre it was also announced that Informa Yacht Group have acquired The Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX). ... [more]
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